假正经 (jiǎ zhèng jīng) — Fake seriousness

Literally 'fake seriousness.' This term describes someone who pretends to be serious or morally upright but is actually insincere or hypocritical.

Example Usage

他总是一副假正经的样子,其实很搞笑。

He always pretends to be serious, but he’s actually quite funny.

Cultural Context

Used to critique people who are not genuine in their seriousness, often in humorous contexts.

Category: savage-humor